The East Side Poultry Market
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Samuel Johnson Woolf's The East Side Poultry Market into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Samuel Johnson Woolf’s The East Side Poultry Market captures the bustling energy of early 20th-century New York City with striking realism. Painted around 1915–1920, the work immerses viewers in a crowded street scene where vendors and shoppers converge amid hanging poultry carcasses—a vivid snapshot of urban immigrant life. Woolf, known for his illustrations and social realist style, renders textures with meticulous detail: feathers glisten under diffused light, wooden carts appear weathered, and draped fabrics ripple with movement. His loose yet deliberate brushwork aligns with the Ashcan School’s commitment to depicting raw, unfiltered cityscapes. Though less celebrated than contemporaries like Bellows or Sloan, Woolf’s documentary approach offers invaluable historical insight, positioning the painting as both an artistic achievement and a cultural artifact of a vanished New York.
For modern interiors, The East Side Poultry Market could enliven a dining area or study with its narrative richness and warm, earthy palette. Opt for vintage-industrial decor—exposed brick, wrought-iron accents, and reclaimed wood—to echo its historical grit. Frame the artwork in a slender black or weathered gold moulding to complement its tonal depth, and ensure ample lighting (like adjustable track lights) to highlight its intricate details. A medium-to-large scale (24"x36" or similar) suits feature walls without overwhelming smaller rooms. Pair it with muted greens or russet textiles to harmonize with the painting’s ochres and browns, or contrast it with minimalist furnishings to let its storytelling take center stage. In offices, it sparks conversation about urban history while adding warmth to contemporary spaces.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
